The minimally invasive devices are being developed by Polar Bears International and 3M
Over the last couple of months, the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat has been part of a research study testing minimally invasive tracking devices that are being developed by Polar Bears International and 3M.
It's attached between a bear's shoulder blades and is being tested on bears in the wild and other human care facilities. “Polar Bears International will actually be using our data ... as well as pictures and videos in an online webinar that they'll be doing. So, the habitat's going to be featured all around North America and whoever's joining on that webinar, which is really cool,” she said.
“Henry and Ganuk, aged 10 and 14, are both healthy and continue to thrive in this northern environment.”
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